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2K A screen with 2048x1080 pixels.

32bit/64bit A measure of how much data a PC can process at once. Most older computers are 32bit, more modern ones are 64bit.

4K Video with a resolution of at least 3840x2160 pixels.

720p A common resolution of high-definition video: 1280x720 pixels.

Add-in Microsoft’s name for tools that can be added to Office software.

Administrator Someone who can make changes to a computer that will affect others who also use it.

AI Artificial intelligence. Intelligence demonstrated by a machine rather than a human being.

Alt text Words that appear in place of an image if the image fails to load online. Also used by screen-reading software to describe images to visually impaired readers.

Advanced RISC Machine. Processors that are more energy-efficient and are used in more devices than those made by AMD and Intel.

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